Mint Leaf Indian Cuisine

Name: Mint Leaf Indian Cuisine
Address: 2535 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA, United States, 91107
Telephone: (626) 460-8776
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

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$30 and under

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Mint Leaf Indian Cuisine is offering take out service during the following hours.
Please contact us about take out.
Daily 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday through Thursday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Friday and Saturdays 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Mint Leaf Indian Cuisine is an Indian restaurant located in Pasadena, CA.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(626) 460-8776

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Lunch: Everyday 11:00am - 2:00pm
Phone number
(626) 460-8776
Website
http://mintleafpasadena.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jayanta K. Paul

Location
2535 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
N Altadena Drive
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Chicken Tikka Masala$13.50
Tandoor-roasted chicken breast pieces in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce
Tandoori Chicken$13.50
A leg of chicken marinated with garlic, ginger and a special blend of spices, barbecued in our Tandoor oven
Punjabi Chicken Curry$13.50
Chicken slowly simmered in a traditional light curry sauce made of fresh onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon
Chicken Vindaloo$13.50
Chicken marinated in our traditional ground spices and malt vinegar blend, cooked in a fiery curry and served with potatoes
Lamb Vindaloo$13.50
Lamb marinated in our traditional ground spices and malt vinegar blend, cooked in a fiery curry and served with potatoes
Kashmiri Lamb Curry$13.50
Lamb slowly simmered in a traditional light curry sauce made of fresh onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon
Achari Tandoori Salmon$13.50
Salmon lightly marinated with yogurt and spices, then slowly roasted in our traditional Tandoor oven
Kadhai Shrimp$13.50
Cumin and coriander spiced shrimp, stir-fried with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers in a red curry sauce
Aloo Gobi$11.50
Garden fresh cauliflower and potatoes stir-fried with tomatoes, onions, ginger and Indian spices
Baingan Bhartha$11.50
Charcoal-smoked eggplant simmered with chopped onions, ginger and tomatoes, finished with cilantro
Mixed Vegetable Curry$11.50
Fresh vegetables slowly simmered in a traditional light curry sauce made of fresh onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes
Paneer Tikka Masala$12.50
Tandoor-roasted paneer pieces in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce
Saag Paneer$12.50
Paneer cheese slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger
Matter Paneer$12.50
Paneer cheese in a golden curry with kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
Tofu Vindaloo$11.50
Tofu pieces marinated in our traditional ground spices and malt vinegar blend then cooked in a fiery curry and served with potatoes
Tofu Moilee$11.50
Pieces of tofu simmered in a coconut curry with onions and fresh tomatoes

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosas^$5.50
Puff pastries stuffed with a mixture of spiced potatoes, green peas, chopped ginger and cilantro seeds
Vegetable Pakoras$6.50
Crispy cauliflower and potato fritters flavored with a special blend of spices and carom seeds, dipped in our special chickpea flour batter and lightly fried
Chicken Pakoras$8.50
Chicken breast strips seasoned with ginger and garlic, dipped in our special chickpea flour batter and lightly fried
Shrimp Pakoras$10.50
Tiger shrimp marinated with lemon juice, ginger, green chilies and cilantro, dipped in our special chickpea flour batter and lightly fried
Bhel Puri^$5.50
A special Indian mixture of puffed rice, boiled potatoes, roasted peanuts, shredded cabbage and tomatoes tossed in mint and tamarind chutneys
Dahi Sev Puri^$5.50
Puff-pastry shells filled with spiced potatoes and topped with a mixture of our special chutneys and whipped yogurt
Onion Bhajais$5.50
Shredded onion fritters seasoned with chopped ginger and Indian spices
Corn Malai Tikkis^$7.50
Savory cakes made from a dough of corn, mozzarella cheese, boiled potatoes and red onions
Potato Walnut Tikkis$7.50
Savory cakes made from a dough of potatoes, Indian spices and walnuts, served with tamarind and mint chutneys
Achari Tandoori Mushrooms$8.50
Fresh button mushrooms marinated in a special nigella seed spiced sauce, then slowly roasted in our traditional Tandoor oven and served with a fresh mint chutney
Tandoori Mixed Vegetarian Platter$12.50
A mixed plate of Tandoor roasted paneer, mushrooms and tofu
Tandoori Mixed Meat Platter$18.50
A mixed platter of Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Boti Kabobs, and tender pices of Chicken Tikka

Salads

Kachumber Salad$6.50
Chopped romaine hearts with cucumbers, roma tomatoes and red onions tossed in a light lemon dressing
Tofu Tikka Salad$9.50
Marinated pieces of tofu barbequed in our traditional Tandoor oven, char-broiled in a classic curry and served over fresh romaine lettuce
Chicken Tikka Salad$10.50
Marinated pieces of chicken breast barbequed in our traditional Tandoor oven, char-broiled in a classic curry and served over fresh romaine lettuce
Tandoori Shrimp Salad$10.50
Tandoor grilled tiger shrimp served on a bed of romaine hearts with tear drop tomatoes. avocados and a balsamic vinaigrette
Seared Citrus Scallop Salad$11.50
Seared masala flavored scallops served over baby mixed greens with hearts of palm, avocados and a citrus vinaigrette

Chicken Entrees

Mint Leaf Chili Chicken^$15.50
Chicken breast stir-fried with green chilies, vegetables and our special blend of chiliies and spices
Tandoori Chicken
Spring chicken marinated with garlic, ginger and a special blend of spices, barbecued in our Tandoor Oven
- Half$15.50
- Full$28.50
Chicken Tikka Masala$16.50
Tandoor-roasted chicken breast pieces in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce
Classic Chicken Tikka$15.50
Tender chicken breast pieces marinated in a special blend of ginger and garlic spices, roasted in our Tandoor oven
Malai Chicken Tikka**$15.50
Juicy chicken breast pieces spiced with pink peppercorns and cheddar cheese, roasted in our Tandoor oven
Green Herb Chicken Tikka$15.50
Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in a mint, basil and marjoram yogurt sauce, roasted in our Tandoor oven
Chicken Saag*$15.50
Chicken pieces slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger
Chicken Korma**$15.50
Chicken cooked in a light, creamy and traditional yellow curry sauce with a touch of cashews
Chicken Vindaloo$15.50
Chicken marinated in our traditional ground spices and malt vinegar blend, cooked in a fiery curry and served with potatoes
Chicken Jhalfrezi$15.50
Strips of chicken stir-fried with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes in a tangy sauce flavored with mustard and cumin seeds
Hyderabadi Chicken Curry$15.50
Chicken simmered in a coconut curry with onions, tomatoes and curry leaves
Punjabi Chicken Curry$15.50
Chicken slowly simmered in a traditional light curry sauce made of fresh onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon

Lamb Entrees

Lamb Tikka Masala$16.50
Tandoor-roasted lamb pieces in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce
Lamb Saag*$16.50
Lamb pieces slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger
Lamb Korma**$16.50
Lamb pieces cooked in a light, creamy traditional yellow curry sauce with a touch of cashews
Lamb Vindaloo$16.50
Lamb marinated in our traditional ground spices and malt vinegar blend, cooked in a fiery curry and served with potatoes
Kadhai Lamb$16.50
Cumin and coriander spiced lamb, stir -fried with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers in a red curry sauce
Coconut Lamb Curry$16.50
Boneless pieces of lamb simmered in a coconut curry with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and fennel
Kashmiri Lamb Curry$16.50
Lamb slowly simmered in a traditional light curry sauce made of fresh onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon
Lamb Boti Kabob$16.50
A kabob of boneless lamb with spices and herbs, roasted in our Tandoor oven
Tandoori Lamb Chops$16.50
New Zealand lamb chops marinated in black pepper, ginger and a special blend of spices, barbequed in our Tandoor oven

Seafood Entrees

Fish Tikka Masala$15.50
Tandoor roasted filet of fish in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce
Shrimp Tikka Masala$17.50
Tandoor roasted shrimp in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce
Shrimp Saag*$17.50
Shrimp slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger
Tandoori Tiger Shrimp$17.50
Tiger Shrimp marinated in black pepper, ginger and a special blend of spices, barbequed in our Tandoor oven
Goan Shrimp Curry$17.50
Shrimp slowly simmered in a traditional Goan curry sauce made of a coconut milk base and flavored with curry leaves and tomatoes
Goan Salmon Curry$18.50
Boneless filet of salmon slowly simmered in a traditional Goan curry sauce made of a coconut milk base and flavored with curry leaves and tomatoes
Kadhai Scallops$18.50
Cumin and coriander spiced scallops, stir-fried with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers, in a red curry sauce
Achari Tandoori Salmon$18.50
Salmon lightly marinated with yogurt and spices, then slowly roasted in our traditional Tandoor oven

Vegetarian Entrees

Paneer Tikka Masala$13.50
Tandoor-roasted paneer pieces in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce
Aloo Gobi$12.50
Garden fresh cauliflower and potatoes stir-fried with tomatoes, onions, ginger and Indian spices
Channa Masala$11.50
Garbanzo beans cooked with freshly ground spices, onions, fresh tomatoes and ginger
Saag Paneer$13.50
Paneer cheese slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger
Saag Aloo*$12.50
Classic Indian potatoes slowly simmered in a garden fresh spinach curry spiced with garlic and ginger
Okra Masala$12.50
Garden fresh okra cooked with freshly ground spices, onions, fresh tomatoes and ginger
Mushroom Matter$13.50
Fresh button mushrooms and green peas in a golden curry with kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
Matter Paneer$13.50
Paneer cheese in a golden curry with kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
Aloo Methi$11.50
Pieces of potatoes sautéed with fenugreek leaves and flavored with cumin and chopped ginger
Malai Kofta**$13.50
Soft Indian cheese dumplings cooked in a mild onion-tomato sauce and finished with a touch of cashews
Baingan Bhartha$12.50
Charcoal-smoked eggplant simmered with chopped onions, ginger and tomatoes, finished with cilantro
Baingan-Mirchi Ka Salan$12.50
A unique combination of eggplant and jalapeno chilies in a mustard-flavored onion and peanut sauce with a touch of tamarind
Dal Makhni$11.50
Whole black lentils simmered overnight with fresh tomatoes and a touch of cream
Dal Tadkewali$11.50
A combination dal of Indian moong and masoor lentils with chopped garlic, onions and tomatoes, flavored with cumin and fresh cilantro
Mixed Vegetable Curry$11.50
Fresh vegetables slowly simmered in a traditional light curry sauce made of fresh onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes

Tofu Entrees

Tofu Tikka Masala$11.50
Tandoor-roasted tofu pieces in our classic and creamy tomato curry sauce
Masala Grilled Tofu$11.50
Grilled tofu marinated in yogurt, ginger and our special blend of Indian spices
Wok-Fried Masala Tofu$11.50
Tender pieces of tofu stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and fresh cilantro
Tofu Vindaloo$11.50
Tofu pieces marinated in our traditional ground spices and malt vinegar blend, cooked in a fiery curry and served with potatoes
Tofu Moilee$11.50
Pieces of tofu simmered in a coconut curry with onions and fresh tomatoes

Breads

Tandoori Roti^$3.00
Traditional flat, unleavened bread, made with whole wheat flour and baked in our wood-fired earthen oven
Aloo Paratha^ *$4.00
An Indian flat bread stuffed with sliced potato, green peas and fresh herbs
Lacha/Ajwaini Paratha^ *$4.00
Whole wheat flat bread either flavored with carom seeds or plain
Traditional Naan^$3.00
Raised flour bread baked in our traditional tandoor oven
Garlic Naan^$4.00
Raised flour bread brushed with clarified butter and topped with fresh garlic and cilantro
Basil and Mozzarella Cheese Naan^$5.00
Raised flour bread with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves
Mozzarella and Roasted Pine Nuts Naan^$5.00
Raised flour bread with shredded mozzarella cheese and roasted pine nuts
Feta Cheese and Olive Naan^$5.00
Raised flour bread brushed with clarified butter and stuffed with feta cheese and kalamata olives
Kabuli Naan^ **$5.00
Raised flour bread brushed with clarified butter and stuffed with almonds, cashews and golden raisins
Kashmiri Naan^ **$5.00
Raised flour bread brushed with clarified butter and stuffed with almonds, cashews and maraschino cherries
Chicken Keema Naan^$5.00
Raised flour bread glazed with clarified butter and stuffed with classic chicken tikka keema, chopped ginger and fresh cilantro

Rice

Brown Rice$4.00
Classic brown rice steamed to perfection
Basmati Rice$4.00
Plain pearl basmati rice steamed to perfection
Green Pea Pulao^ **$5.00
Flavorful basmati rice dish with green peas, carom seeds and fried onions
Vegetable Biryani^ *$14.50
Saffron flavored basmati rice and seasonal vegetables slow cooked in a traditional dum pukht
Chicken Biryani^ *$16.50
Saffron flavored basmati rice and special cuts of chicken, slow cooked in a traditional dum pukht
Lamb Biryani^ *$16.50
Saffron flavored basmati rice and special cuts of lamb, slow cooked in a traditional dum pukht

What 568 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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KitsCat
Los Angeles
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
We LOVE Mint Leaf! Portions are perfect and it was a surprise to have such a nice choice at lunch time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great server - but not enough staff - waited one hour for food
Mint Leaf Indian CuisineResponded on May 19, 2023Thank you very much for your feed back and for understanding we are sometimes short-staffed. We do truly try our best. Thanks again!
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joolzlover
Los Angeles
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really delicious Indian food…right in our neighborhood! Service was friendly and professional. Prices are very reasonable. I often avoid Indian food because I’m sensitive (not in a good way) to chilies and other hot seasonings. Our waiter was very helpful in guiding me to appropriate choices. We’ll definitely be back!
KG
KG77
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food and attentive staff make Mint Leaf a special spot for lunch or dinner. I love that their menu clearly identifies which dishes are vegan and which contain gluten or dairy. There are loads of choices whatever your dietary practices, and spice/heat can be adjusted to your preference.
DM
DeborahM
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We requested a table in the corner due to my hearing issues. When we arrived the host didn’t know about our request. The food was excellent and we enjoyed our visit. Being able to hear better would have been helpful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Other than facilities are old, everything is so good;food is delicious, service is accuracy; shot of manpower everywhere recently, do not expect too much for service, but meals are awesome
YU
YUMYUM
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall2food5service1ambience1
I specifically asked for our party (business dinner) to be seated AWAY from noisy take out area. We were seated right by the takeout area. Because other areas were full. This is why we made a reservation. There is no host. A rough looking guy with lots of tatts, wearing shorts, seated us and served. No hot tea. What restaurant on earth does not serve hot tea??? Monolingual Spanish servers/ Food is overpriced. Good flavors, but overpriced. REALLY expensive. I used to love this place, but after COVID, it's gotten bad. I won't be back.
TM
TabMan
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Warm welcome, great food and a comfortable environment
RS
RandyS
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service and awesome food recommendations. Everything was perfect making it a great evening.
MN
MNOPQ
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
Nicely prepared food, very attentive service overall..
JP
JamesP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
As always solid! Friendly staff, good service and great food!
JT
JoseT
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
One of our go to place. Service is excellent!
T
Trucker319
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great Indian meal. Love this place
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience1
This place used to be my wife and I favorite place to go for special occasions . The place needs some TLC as maintenance has been ignored, and it's cluttered. The chairs need to be reupholstered, tables are wobbly, walls are chipped, and painting is needed. They no longer use cloth napkins or even a thicker paper napkin, and the staff is not very good anymore, not attentive, forgot our drinks, and got my order wrong. The only saving grace is the food is still good.
J
Julilu
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience5
The food and ambiance are excellent at this place. It wasn’t our first time. We ordered our usual favorites including chicken tikka masala, Chana masala and garlic chili naan bread. We arrived a little before the time they open for dinner and observed an employee outside vaping. Our server (a different employee) appeared to be high or slow. We had an $80 gift card which we were told by the employee had a dollar and some change on it. After discussing with the person who gave us the gift card it’s possible that an employee used the gift card before giving it to the person who purchased it. This experience was disappointing, but the food was delicious. Not sure if this is a regular occurrence, but If gift cards are often less than what the customer expects there may be an issue to address with employees handling the cash register.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food - best Indian food we’ve had in the area, hands down. The service was awesome - thanks, Junior! We will be back! Recommend to book a reservation as the restaurant is small and they may turn you away if they are expecting a full house.
SA
SarkisA
Las Vegas
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience2
Food and service was outstanding. But the location needs some remodeling. The benches need to be changed. Feeling very low when you sit. I cannot imagine coming with kids.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family of four with two younger kids, had a great experience. Staff was amazing, very friendly. Food was excellent. The place is smaller on the inside than we thought by looking at the building, the cosines of the place was a pleasant surprise. We will go back.
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mandm
Los Angeles
44 reviews
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was delicious. Service was good, though not outstanding. We needed to move tables because the air conditioning blower was so strong that paper products were blown across our table. Prices are high, and just barely on the high end of reasonable for the quality of the food. We'll likely go back, but not very often.
YU
YUMYUM
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience2
The food is always awesome here, and rather overpriced -- in fact, REALLY ovrpriced. Two meals, one beer, two appetizers was $125 !!! Indian food is a high cuisine, but it is not on a $$$$$$ par with Wagu beef or even sushi grade fish in terms of cost of goods. We went on Wednesday night, and the decor and layout of the room has changed. No longer gracious or elegant. Irritatng muzak. We were initially shown to a little corner table (why?), I insisted on a booth. Our meal was interrupted constantly by the fact that we sat right beside where ppl come to pickup takeout orders. VERY distracting. The host also was our server. VERY distracted. She didn't know the menu. I think we were actually charged for rice (really????), which really is absurd when you're paying $21 for an order of stew. Unkempt skinheads with tattoos kep coming around and sweeping! Loud conversations en espanol. They REALLY wanted us out before 9 ! (We arrived at 7:15) -- overall, the service and ambience have taken a deep dive. Take out is fine but it needs to happen SEPARATE from the dining area. Wait staff needs to dress nicely (NICER) and look sharp. I had to flag down one of the tattooed guys to get a fork and a napkin (they used to have cloth napkins--no more!). It would not be surprising if ML is experiencing $ troubles, but they need to step it up and make the experience more deluxe since they STILL charge quite a bit. Indian dinner for 2 with one beer should NOT be $100+. Or else, rip out the partitions and make it more casual, bazaar style, and lower the prices. Also, I was sitting on a cushioned bench which was so old and beat up that the cushion was completely shot and I could barely see over the table. The decor now is really jumbled and sad and rather trashy. This restaurant appears to be struggling and they don't now what they are doing in terms of their BRAND. From now on, I'll just get takeout.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The restaurant is very beautiful and the service was good. The only problem was people order online and come and stand by the kitchen , so there are people standing and hovering most of the time. It only affects the tables closest to the kitchen. I’m sure if I was seated on the other side of the restaurant, I would not have even noticed. They should have a separate place for the people to pick up their orders to avoid ruining the ambience.
SS
SusanS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The vegetarian platter and the meat platter are good introduction samplers to MintLeaf. Can't go wrong with any of the curry selections! Be sure to include their rice and Naan bread. Most of the staff are very accommodating most of the time. Check their hours as they close btwn lunch and dinner. If you don't like to wait, consider making a reservation for dinner.
AS
AprilS
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a really nice booth with plenty of room. The water was delicious with essence of mint and cucumber. The wait staff was slammed but, I could still feel there care. Jenifer was our servers name and I also absolutely adored the female food runner. Food was so satisfying and tasty. I would definitely continue to frequent this establishment.
SS
ShirleyS
Raleigh
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall2food4service3ambience2
Menu posted on the website is very inaccurate. Actual prices are a third to 50% higher at the restaurant. Also, the place is dirty. Table top was smeared by a dirty rag. No tablecloth or even paper placemat. Silver wear was placed directly on this dirty table. The waiter tried his best, but the place does not have any of the things that would make it a nice dinner experience. The health department needs to make an inspection. I am giving it this review based on how dirty our table was, how unpleasant the space was, and the big disparity in the prices on the actual menu vs. the online menu. Deceptive and very misleading.
R
Roqnbird
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lamb kabobs were cooked just right and the chicken tikka masala was delicious. Junior gave us great, personable service. Thank you!
TJ
TerriJ
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The Mint Leaf is in our neighborhood, but the food would be worth a much longer drive. Really good--and lunch from 11-2 pm is their secret weapon.
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Asia
Los Angeles
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Mint Leaf used to be one of our favorites if we were driving through Pasadena. Having lived in India we were disappointed during our last visit. The biryani was mushy where it should have individual grains. Spicing was limited on all 3 dishes we had. Maybe due to the upcoming Diwali holidays there was no Indian staff or mgt on site but we expected more.
KK
KKLew
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
There was only one server during the lunch rush, so the service was not as prompt as expected. However, the food was very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
We had a dinner reservation on a Friday night and it was busy. They must be short staffed as it took forever to get our food. We always enjoy the food but the wait was way too long.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great staff, hard working, delicious food. The decor and ambience needs some sprucing up but great value for authentic Indian.
TA
TracyA
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience3
Small restaurant with good, authentic food. There are no real cocktails -- you can simply order hard liquor and pick a juice additive. There was not enough staff to cover the restaurant even though it is very small. Our drinks came out late, one at a time, and the last two after repeated requests (we were a table of 4). Unlike our drinks, the food came out promptly and was hot and tasty. The restaurant could use some freshening up..there was peeling paint at our booth and the booths themselves sagged a bit making for an uncomfortable stay.
B
Bonnie
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good service and ambience. The food was good, but my husband said his fish dish was mostly sauce.
T
Trucker319
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service for our party of 10
GT
GTO4
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
A little pricey, but quality and taste is excellent.
SF
SarahFe
Los Angeles
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food here is really good. We had the lamb vindaloo (level 7, it was pretty spicy, about at my upper limit), the chicken kalimirch tikka (level 5, delicious and tender), and the green pea pulao, which was tasty with an unexpected crunch. With a somosa appetizer and a naan to split, this was plenty of food for three. We left satisfied. I reduced one star because the service was a little haphazard; they seemed a little surprised to see us but they were pleasant enough.
e
enjoyfinedining
Los Angeles
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Excellent food. It was a bit busy since it was Father's Day but a nice quite place with wonderful food and flavors. Even our kids loved it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
This was so yummy! We went for my Dads birthday as he was visiting from the U.K. and his favourite food is Indian! Flavours were delicious! Each dish was really unique. We’ll definitely be coming again!
J
Jimi
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Indian food ever!
CK
ClaudieK
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Awesome food great waiter
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
The tikka masala was delicious! Everything was great. The basic chicken curry was okay, kind of bland, but everything else was a hit. Especially the samosas. The only complaint was that the wait time to have our order taken was longer than we expected.

FAQs

Mint Leaf Indian Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 460-8776.

Mint Leaf Indian Cuisine is rated 4.5 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(626) 460-8776

2535 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107

Additional information

Cross street
N Altadena Drive
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Lunch: Everyday 11:00am - 2:00pm
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jayanta K. Paul
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://mintleafpasadena.com/
Phone number
(626) 460-8776

Mint Leaf Indian Cuisine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Mint Leaf Chili Chicken

Chicken Tikka Masala

Classic Chicken Tikka

Main

Chicken Tikka Masala$13.50

Tandoori Chicken$13.50

Punjabi Chicken Curry$13.50

Chicken Vindaloo$13.50

Lamb Vindaloo$13.50

Kashmiri Lamb Curry$13.50

Achari Tandoori Salmon$13.50

Kadhai Shrimp$13.50

Aloo Gobi$11.50

Baingan Bhartha$11.50

Mixed Vegetable Curry$11.50

Paneer Tikka Masala$12.50

Saag Paneer$12.50

Matter Paneer$12.50

Tofu Vindaloo$11.50

Tofu Moilee$11.50

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosas^$5.50

Vegetable Pakoras$6.50

Chicken Pakoras$8.50

Shrimp Pakoras$10.50

Bhel Puri^$5.50

Dahi Sev Puri^$5.50

Onion Bhajais$5.50

Corn Malai Tikkis^$7.50

Potato Walnut Tikkis$7.50

Achari Tandoori Mushrooms$8.50

Tandoori Mixed Vegetarian Platter$12.50

Tandoori Mixed Meat Platter$18.50

Salads

Kachumber Salad$6.50

Tofu Tikka Salad$9.50

Chicken Tikka Salad$10.50

Tandoori Shrimp Salad$10.50

Seared Citrus Scallop Salad$11.50

Chicken Entrees

Mint Leaf Chili Chicken^$15.50

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken Tikka Masala$16.50

Classic Chicken Tikka$15.50

Malai Chicken Tikka**$15.50

Green Herb Chicken Tikka$15.50

Chicken Saag*$15.50

Chicken Korma**$15.50

Chicken Vindaloo$15.50

Chicken Jhalfrezi$15.50

Hyderabadi Chicken Curry$15.50

Punjabi Chicken Curry$15.50

Lamb Entrees

Lamb Tikka Masala$16.50

Lamb Saag*$16.50

Lamb Korma**$16.50

Lamb Vindaloo$16.50

Kadhai Lamb$16.50

Coconut Lamb Curry$16.50

Kashmiri Lamb Curry$16.50

Lamb Boti Kabob$16.50

Tandoori Lamb Chops$16.50

Seafood Entrees

Fish Tikka Masala$15.50

Shrimp Tikka Masala$17.50

Shrimp Saag*$17.50

Tandoori Tiger Shrimp$17.50

Goan Shrimp Curry$17.50

Goan Salmon Curry$18.50

Kadhai Scallops$18.50

Achari Tandoori Salmon$18.50

Vegetarian Entrees

Paneer Tikka Masala$13.50

Aloo Gobi$12.50

Channa Masala$11.50